Profession
Producer, Writer, Director, Script department
Fast Facts
Attended Washington University, majoring in Social Thought and Analysis and minoring in Legal Studies
Spent a summer at the Globe Theatre in London as part of a college program
Quote: "I really wanted to explore my own experiences, having lived and understood both sides of the story, and see where those experiences could take me in terms of screenplay and film․"
Awards
2003Golden Starfish Award-Best Short Film/Video:winner
2003First Prize (Short Films)-:nominated
2004Special Jury Award-:winner
2004BAFTA Award for Short Film-:winner
2004Bruce Corwin Award-Best Live Action Short Film:winner
2004Silver Award-Independent Short Subject-Films & Video - Directing - Shorts:winner
2011Festival Prize-Best Film:winner
2011Festival Prize-Best Director:winner
2011Audience Choice - Feature-:winner
2011SXSW Competition Award-Grand Jury - Best Narrative Feature:nominated